Canvas / Publish a course

Objective

• To provide a link to the Canvas Guide article on publishing a course in Canvas 
• To provide a link to the Canvas Guide article on and opening a Canvas course before the semester begins when:
  • Your students must view course material prior to the beginning of the term
  • You need to send an email through Canvas to your class prior to the beginning of the term

User

• Canvas Instructor

Environment

• 10185: Canvas

Resolution

• This Canvas Guide article will tell you how to publish your Canvas course
  • Note that no work that is to be graded can be required before the term start-date. Non-graded surveys or information can be offered but not required
  • You can only send email to an entire class through Canvas when the course is both published and open

Notes

• Miami Online offers Canvas training
  • Office hours and support will be offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas and an email to all faculty.
  • Resources for using technology. guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online website
• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide